“I appeal to you, brothers and sisters, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree with one another in what you say and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly united in mind and thought.” 1 Corinthians 1:10

Last night was ‘Ladies Night Out, and Katie… being an elegant lady… actually went! I was neither invited… NOR welcome! Even though I had an official right to go, I wouldn’t have and didn’t need to. But I DID receive all the benefits as if I had. Even though I didn’t! This time, they even had SNACKS!

I’m not a fan of the modern day ‘Ladies Night Out.’ I used to tell my kids as teenagers that, ‘nothing good happens after midnight.’ The idea of women getting together to drink together at a bar rings LOTS of warning bells. Yesterday’s occasion, which my wife attended with my daughter AND grand-daughter, was not in the darkness of a bar, but in ‘The Church’… and with Ladies who love Jesus!

It COULD be called ‘Woman’s Group,’ because it is composed completely of females. But thinking about it, that title is a disservice. Even calling them ‘Ladies’ undervalues them. They call themselves ‘Bible Babes’ and describe the group as ‘Gospel Gorgeous!’ Last night they decided to add a charcuterie tray! I didn’t get any of THAT either! But as usual, I got more by not going!

When Katie got home last night, she hadn’t even closed the garage door before she started talking. With face glowing a big smile, she paused to give me a kiss, then started in on some of the highlights. I have learned if ‘Ladies Night Out’ was a good one by how long she talks! One thing that stood out was the absence of gossip. Because Bible Babes know better!

Being the Pastor, I LOVE our ladies. And I COULD have gone to the meet! The office I hold, and the Church’s statement of Faith, give me that permission. But I m not stupid! I know that I will reap HUGE benefits if I keep myself to my place and follow along with the rules in the same Bible THEY are studying. Because ‘I’ am not in charge of ‘The Church.’ JESUS IS! And I know my place!

The cost of joining ‘The Bible Babes’ is expensive! It is the same price to join ANY ‘Church’ or ‘group’ therein! The first requirement is to figuratively tear up your Driver’s license, Passport or any other form of ‘I’-dentification, and ‘PUT ON’ Jesus! The biggest enemy of beauty in Christ’s Church is ‘I, me and my!’ When those wicked sisters show up, the whole atmosphere changes for the worse.

In 1964, Supreme Court justice Potter Stewart, in discussing the characterization of pornography, simply said, “I know it when I see it!” And while it may seem out of context here, I cannot think of a better illustration for the description of Christian Unity. Because Unity is not a suggestion by our Lord and Savior, it is a command! And while I may not be able to describe unity, I KNOW it when I see it!

Thank you for the gift Ladies!         Are YOU GOSPEL GORGEOUS?